Richard Parkinson

For The Sake Of The Song: Gretchen Peters “Five Minutes”

February 8, 2024 Richard Parkinson 2

It’s not often you remember where you were when you heard a song for the first time. In June 2011, I was at the Stables in Wavendon, Milton Keynes, seeing Wine, Women & Song (Gretchen Peters, […]

Front cover artwork for Little Lore's Seven Stories

Little Lore “Seven Stories”

February 6, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Latest mini-album release from London-based singer-songwriter. Little Lore is the nom de tune of singer-songwriter Tricia Duffy. Originally from Portsmouth and now based in London, Duffy has several releases to her name under the Little Lore […]

Cover art for 24th Street Blues by Tom Heyman. Artist Deirdre Wood

Tom Heyman “24th Street Blues”

January 19, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

A selection of songs drawing out personal themes of place, family and relationships performed by class musicians. Tom Heyman moved to San Francisco with his wife Deirdre White over 20 years ago and after several moves […]

Artwork for Malena Cadiz album Hellbent And Moonbound

Malena Cadiz “Hellbent And Moonbound”

December 19, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

First album in seven years sees Malena Cadiz reach for classic LA sound. Malena Cadiz’s last album, ‘Sunfair’, was released in 2016. The intervening seven years has seen Cadiz move homes, become a mother and working […]

Covert art for Beans on Toast album 'The Toothpaste And The Tube'

Beans On Toast “The Toothpaste And The Tube”

November 28, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

A collection of political and personal songs with the latter leaving their mark. As his birthday approaches, the countdown to the latest Beans On Toast album begins. This year’s offering ‘The Toothpaste And The Tube’ comes […]